A couple years ago I got VERY sick with a bad case of Bronchitis! I coughed so much, I ended up losing my voice for over a month! In fact I couldn't even make noise! For someone in my position who talks and sings for a living,It was a disaster!

When I went to the Doctor, he reminded me how important it was to have a cool air humidifier in my bedroom. He said cold, dry air is a breeding ground for bacteria. Which is opposite from what I had always thought in the past. I knew using one once you were sick was helpful. But didn't realize it is preventative! But the virus lives only below a certain point of humidity apparently.

I since have used one regularly and haven't been sick since! So if you don't believe me about the benefits of one read this latest article from 'Cold and Flu Central'

'A recent study of findings suggests that maintaining an indoor humidity level between 40-60% can reduce the survival of flu viruses on surfaces and in the air. We've all come to rely upon humidifiers for relief of cough and cold symptoms throughout the years, but now we know they may play an important role in reducing the survival of the flu virus on both surfaces and in the air. A humidifier will help to provide relief from coughs and congestion. Now studies suggest that they can also help reduce the number of germs on surfaces and in the air'.

Humidifiers help relieve your cold and flu symptoms when you or your family are sick and also help to reduce the number of influenza germs in the world around them'.

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